WOMEN & MENOPAUSE

A DAY-LONG RETREAT TO EMBRACE & HONOUR THIS SACRED TRANSITION

THIS EVENT HAS BEEN POSTPONED

Invitation to Gather
Join us in a deep retreat where we will explore the growth, rebirth and renewed purpose of this sacred transition at all stages (perimenopause, menopause and postmenopause). The 1-day immersion will support us in understanding how this stage is a new era of becoming. It is an opportunity to explore healing, transformation and give voice to menopause in all of its expressions.

Date: Saturday, May 10, 2025 POSTPONED
Time: 9am-4pm
Location: A beautiful space in Glanworth, just minutes south of London (address to be provided upon registration)

Who is the Retreat for:

• Women who are perimenopausal, menopausal or embracing their new stage of wise woman crone

• Women seeking to connect with a like-minded community

• Women looking for ritual and an embodied experience

What to expect:

🌿 A Sacred Circle of Women – Share, listen, and learn in an open-hearted space where we can have the conversations we never got with our mothers, sisters, or aunties.
🧘‍♀️ Gentle Yoga – Honor and reconnect with your body through mindful movement.
🌀 Labyrinth Walk – Experience a walking meditation designed for self-discovery and reflection.
📖 Guided Journaling – Explore prompts that deepen your insight into this transformative time.
🥁 Shamanic Drumming – Tap into your personal power through rhythmic connection.
🍽️ Nourishing Food – Enjoy a catered lunch, snacks, and refreshments.
💛 Heart-Centered Guidance – Be supported by two experienced facilitators holding space for your journey.

Registration & Investment ($CAN):

Early Bird: $199 + HST before April 10, 2025
Regular Event Fee: $239 + HST after April 10, 2025
Payment will be done using a credit card.

Note: In support of accessibility for this event, we have reserved 4 spots as “pay what you can”. If you would like one of those spots, please email Janet (janet.frood@horizonleadership.ca) or Leigh (leighshand@rogers.com)

If you are interested in attending but are not available for this specific date, please send us an email to let us know and we will contact you if the session is repeated in the future.

Your Facilitators:

Leigh Shand – Personal Menopause Journey

Leigh just turned 50 last July. She is a very active person in the throes of perimenopause. She first noticed “the change” after her first COVID shot. For the past several years there have been continued changes in her cycle, and she is currently embracing not knowing when and if her cycle will come. In addition, Leigh is experiencing night sweats (and reduced hours of sleep) and hip pain despite applying Ayurvedic principles and ample stretching. As a serious athlete this comes with its challenges, but Leigh works hard to keep a balance of work, rest and play and ensures she has time each month to slow down, look inward and surrender to less doing and more being. Having lost her mother less than two years ago (at the young age of 76), Leigh feels strongly that aging is a privilege, and she is committed to her wellbeing and longevity and hopes to inspire others as an “elder” of her generation one day.

Professionally, Leigh is a Wellness Coach – trained in Canada and India – with more than 15 years’ experience in Yoga, Meditation, Ayurveda and Shamanic Healing. She is also trained as a Naturalist and blends wellness teachings with immersion in nature to create a unique offering. Leigh teaches from personal experience on how to live a balanced life and offers practical tools for her clients. Through classes, workshops and talks, retreats and one-on-one sessions, Leigh supports individuals, corporate and non-profit clients throughout Southwestern Ontario and beyond.

Leigh is well versed in working with corporate groups as she has an extensive background in public relations and marketing across all sectors. In her spare time, Leigh is a Competitive Masters Swimmer, avid hiker and enjoys spending time with her family. Leigh is also a strong believer in volunteerism and is an active Board Member with the Thames Talbot Land Trust and London Silver Dolphins Master Swim Team.

Find out more at www.leighshand.com

Janet Frood - Personal Menopause Journey

At 61, Janet is embracing being a joyful crone. Her journey to and through menopause has been a winding path. At 35, she had a hysterectomy due to cervical cancer. She was left her ovaries but never had a period again. Starting in her mid 40’s she experienced many perimenopause symptoms—hot flashes, night sweats, disturbed sleep, inflammation, weight gain, and heart palpitations.

Menopause peaked during the pandemic, bringing brain fog, mood swings, and a low-grade depression she mistook for isolation blues. A naturopath did extensive blood work and confirmed she was postmenopause. Knowing was a relief. Now, she’s embracing eldership with a sense of purpose, focusing on vitality, and enjoying the 3rd third of her life.

Professionally, Janet is the Founder of Horizon Leadership. She is an internationally certified executive, leadership and team and relationship systems coach. She is a caring and provocative ally for leaders and organizations as they boldly transform. She is also a sought-after workshop facilitator on topics including change resilience, team trust, and courageous leadership.

With a degree in social behaviour and her coaching expertise, Janet is uniquely qualified to help individuals, teams, and organizations confront the status quo, find the opportunity that lives within change, and cultivate conditions for healthy cultures and team dynamics. She is a certified Gallup Strengths Coach and a Certified Dare To Lead™ Facilitator based on the work of Brené Brown. Janet also integrates nature and forest therapy, labyrinth experiences, and story sharing into her work.

For more information - www.horizonleadership.ca